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Can't get enough of these views. Gorgeous. And the cows!
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I think these views are some of the prettiest you've posted. The shots with the snow-capped mountains above you are more dramatic to me than being on the top and looking down.
I know what you mean.
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Fun to have a celebrity spotting on the train, but I'm a bit baffled that he didn't know that a hike in the alps would be steep!
I think he just didn't realise how steep... and in fairness, the Swiss are a bit like mountain goats, so they probably play down how steep something is, while to the rest of us, we look at it and think
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I keep forgetting to say, but I've now uploaded all of my photos up of the digital scrapbook I did of this trip into the Spare Room forum. Of course, there may be one or two spoilers, as it covers the whole week and we're not even halfway through yet, but as it'll be some time before we do cover the whole week, I figured it might give you an idea of what we got up to for the rest of the trip...
Your pictures as you descended on the train are gorgeous. The Swiss Alps are so photogenic. I've never considered cows a favorite, but that's probably because I see them almost every day. They do look so sweet in your pictures.
I agree that today's pictures are some of the most striking. Just beautiful (which I know is the same thing I've said for the rest - but there aren't appropriate adjectives for scenery like this).
Looks like perhaps your rugby player was celebrating his retirement when you saw him (at least according to Wikipedia!). Goes to show, you can be an athlete and still find alpine hiking a bit more strenous than the average workout!
I'm interested in hearing how you liked the Swiss wine, since I'd never associated Switzerland with wine, but through your trip have come to find out they just don't export it as the Swiss keep it to themselves!
Your pictures as you descended on the train are gorgeous. The Swiss Alps are so photogenic. I've never considered cows a favorite, but that's probably because I see them almost every day. They do look so sweet in your pictures.
I agree that today's pictures are some of the most striking. Just beautiful (which I know is the same thing I've said for the rest - but there aren't appropriate adjectives for scenery like this).
I'm like you - I struggled to find words to describe it, as it was just stunning, beautiful etc. None of those words seem good enough!
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Looks like perhaps your rugby player was celebrating his retirement when you saw him (at least according to Wikipedia!). Goes to show, you can be an athlete and still find alpine hiking a bit more strenous than the average workout!
I think that's very true.
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I'm interested in hearing how you liked the Swiss wine, since I'd never associated Switzerland with wine, but through your trip have come to find out they just don't export it as the Swiss keep it to themselves!
The wine we had there was very nice, although the wine we bought back was a tad on the dry side for us. Maybe that's just the rose wine and we should've tried some white wine...
Wow! The Schweiz Alps just continue to amaze me and I just don't know what to say of these photos and views. You are such a pro with the camera and you just know how to get the photo with distant shots and closeups. I think it would be nearly impossible to take a bad photo of the alps and valleys here.
Just, unbelievable work on your part!
One of my faves of yours from this day. Love the shape of the snow on the mountain and (even though distant) there may not be a flake of snow out of place!
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I posted some of them on my FB page, but the ones of the actual cows turned out pretty blurry. Caden got a pair of cows that add to his stuffed animal collection. He named the biggest one Elizabeth VanLou and the little one Betsy. He said the can't be boy cows or they would go to the "slaughter factory".
On the subject of your new update, you are right. An American rugby player is rare. More gorgeous scenery. Views like that will help you through the rainy days, that's for sure.
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Hmm... can't think why this made you think of me... In all seriousness, very cool, although I think someone would kill me if I suggested this for our house...
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I've never considered cows a favorite, but that's probably because I see them almost every day. They do look so sweet in your pictures. 
Maybe that's just the rose wine and we should've tried some white wine...
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